ABOUT US

“We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community - and this nation.”— Cesar Chavez

Albany Park Multicultural Academy is a Chicago Public School situated in the Albany Park neighborhood on the northwest side of the city. APMA is home to a very diverse population of 7th and 8th grade students.

The student population of APMA speaks over 40 languages. The current building was opened in 2006 after many years of being housed at Von Steuben High School.

MISSION

Albany Park Multicultural Academy will foster a safe, nurturing learning environment where all students feel valued and respected. We will teach students to embrace cultural diversity and empower them to be leaders in their future roles as global citizens. We will provide differentiated authentic instruction where students use real world experiences to encourage their natural gifts of inquiry and investigation. By setting high academic expectations,

​Albany Park Multicultural Academy will prepare all students to make successful transitions to high school, college, career and beyond.